And debating between duplex/triplex/quad vs 5-15 units multi. 

Separately, the benefits and disadvantages of renting to Section 8 is a topic of extended debate on this forum.

And the locals in Highlands have been fiercely debating STR's and regulations for the last few years, so I wouldn't be comfortable buying there.

Overall, I am firmly with @Jay Hinrichs on this debate. 

I’m debating whether to furnish the shared areas or just stage them for photos and viewings.

This means that you will probably need to pay registration and filing fees in at least 2 states if you don’t buy CA property as a CA resident.Any lawsuits should be limited to the assets of the LLC and not your personal assets (assuming you run the LLC appropriately and the corporate veil is not pierced, some debate as to SMLLC).

I purchase my 1st multi family in Durham last sept, I was debating between str and long term, I went with str and I am loving it so far. my dec occupancy is Unit one 2b1b: 82%unit 2 studio: 79% So far so good and already thinking of getting another one in 2025 🤤 These are great numbers for this time of year!

Quote from @Fumi Maher: Hello community,I am a new investor in the Austin area, TX and debating between two strategies.

@Emily Shin, while it can be debated, I would advise house hacking your first deal before investing out of state.

I am debating whether to continue to rent them or to sell one or both of them.